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US-8386169

Navigation system with route planning and method of operation thereof

PublishedFebruary 26, 2013
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Inventorsnot available in USPTO data we have
Technical Abstract

A method of operation of a navigation system includes: detecting a light intensity; and selecting a route determined by the light intensity for displaying on a device.

Patent Claims
18 claims

Legal claims defining the scope of protection, as filed with the USPTO.

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1. A method of operation of a navigation system comprising: detecting with a control unit a light intensity as a measurement of electromagnetic radiation; selecting a route determined by the light intensity for displaying on a device; and calculating an estimated remaining power level with the light intensity.

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2. The method as claimed in claim 1 further comprising sending a data request for the light intensity.

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3. The method as claimed in claim 1 further comprising estimating a potential travel distance with the light intensity.

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4. The method as claimed in claim 1 further comprising presenting a notification based on the light intensity.

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5. A method of operation of a navigation system comprising: receiving a current power level; detecting with a control unit a light intensity as a measurement of electromagnetic radiation based on the current power level; selecting a route determined by the light intensity for displaying on a device; and calculating an estimated remaining power level with the light intensity.

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6. The method as claimed in claim 5 further comprising comparing a predetermined minimum power level to the current power level.

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7. The method as claimed in claim 5 further comprising identifying a power replenishment location along the route.

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8. The method as claimed in claim 5 further comprising recalculating the route based on a low light intensity indicator.

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9. The method as claimed in claim 5 further comprising recalculating the route based on a time change indicator.

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10. A navigation system comprising: a control unit for detecting a light intensity as a measurement of electromagnetic radiation; a location unit, coupled to the control unit, for selecting a route determined by the light intensity for displaying on a device; and a prediction module, coupled to the location unit, for calculating an estimated remaining power level with the light intensity.

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11. The system as claimed in claim 10 further comprising a user interface, coupled to the location unit, for sending a data request for the light intensity.

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12. The system as claimed in claim 10 wherein the control unit is for estimating a potential travel distance with the light intensity.

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13. The system as claimed in claim 10 further comprising a user interface, coupled to the location unit, for presenting a notification based on the light intensity.

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14. The system as claimed in claim 10 further comprising a user interface, coupled to the location unit, for receiving a current power level, the light intensity based on the current power level.

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15. The system as claimed in claim 14 wherein the control unit is for comparing a predetermined minimum power level to the current power level.

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16. The system as claimed in claim 14 wherein the control unit is for identifying a power replenishment location along the route.

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17. The system as claimed in claim 14 wherein the control unit is for re-calculating the route based on a low light intensity indicator.

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18. The system as claimed in claim 14 wherein the control unit is for re-calculating the route based on a time change indicator.

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Filing Date

April 29, 2010

Publication Date

February 26, 2013

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